US Bridges

Mission Avenue over State Route 99

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-11.59 · Structure no. 39 0228

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Avenue over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mission Avenue over State Route 99 in Merced County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMission Avenue
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-MER-099-11.59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27459, -120.43797
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2000)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mission Avenue over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Avenue over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Avenue over State Route 99 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mission Avenue over State Route 99?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Avenue over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.